Category: Gites / B and Bs for sale in France

Gites / B and Bs for sale in France

We have listed here properties which are gites/b and b possibilities. Some of these will be up and running, others may have features making them ideal to be used for either gites or bed and breakfast.

Gites / B and B possibilities – Both types of venture are included in our list.

If you are thinking of setting up a gite or a B and B we can help with useful tips and advice. The Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Board and Gites de France are useful points of contact. Also which regime would be best. How do you register a b and b? What is a taxe de séjour. How many bedrooms are you allowed for a B and B?

Gites / B and B possibilities – Have a look at our list of properties in this category.

If you are thinking of setting up a new gite/ B and B business and are looking at properties – let us know exactly your search criteria so we can contact you before they come on the market.

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Country home in Normandy with annexe 50-394

Country home in Normandy

275 600 Euros

(Including agency fee of 5.66% at buyer’s expense)

Country home in Normandy with annexe - Brief Description

Rare opportunity to acquire a detached countryside property with an annexe and outbuilding in rural Normandy. The property is situated a few kilometres from the popular village of Hambye in the department of La Manche in Lower Normandy. The coast is only 20 minutes away with a good range of beaches to choose from.

The property lends itself to lots of different configurations. It could be used as one large family house, a house with an attached independent gite, house with granny annexe – lots of possibilities here.

 

Country home in Normandy with annexe - Detailed Description

The property can be configured in numerous ways. For descriptive purposes I ve treated the left hand side of the house as the main residence with the right hand side as a possible gite. Alternatively as its inter communicating could be one main house

Main part –

Ground Floor – Entrance door leads to large living room area with substantial woodburning stove. Accommodation is on three floors, the top floor has nice triagular window which gives a panoramic view of the other two floors.  Tiled floor, exposed stonework giving real rustic feel fo the property, double glazed,  dual aspect so the property is nice and bright. Off the living room is a ground floor shower room with wc and basin. From the living room to the rear you have access to the rear garden area and garage. On the opposite of the living room to the bathroom you have the door leading to the gite area (current configuration). Stairs in the living room lead to the first floor. Off the living room is the main kitchen with feature woodburning cooker. Good range of units (see video). Access to the rear garden and garage. From the kitchen there is the communicating door to the gite part.

First Floor – Currently configured as a substantial sitting room area with office area – lots of possibilities here as there s plenty of floor space. Stairs leading to second floor

Second Floor – Bedroom – Nice and bright due to the two velux windows at either side of the roof. Feature triangular window overlooking the two lower floors

Gite part 

Ground Floor- Has its own entrance to the rear of the property. From the main house communicating door you have access to the living room of the gite which has a beautiful fireplace with woodburning stove. Stairs to the first floor. Off the living room is the kitchen / utility ara which also houses the washing machine

First Floor – Large landing area could offer additional sleeping area / office area. Bedroom two. Superb bathroom with feature bath.

Garden – The current owners have put alot of effort into the garden and in springtime there are over 400 daffodils and crocuses, jonquils and tulips. There s a sweet yellow plum tree, a darker plum, nectarine, bay apples, pears, raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and several established herbs and a white grape vine.

Country home in Normandy with annexe - Energy Rating

DPE 243 Country home in Normandy
DPE CO2 7 Country home in Normandy

Estimated annual energy costs for running the house are between minimum of 2140 and 2960 euros per annum.

 

Country home in Normandy with annexe - Location of nearest village

Country home in Normandy with annexe - On Youtube - House is now on the market !

Website for the village of Hambye – click here

Information on the risks to which property is exposed can be found on the Georisques website – https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

 

iPlease note : All room sizes are approximate. MILES IMMOBILIER EURL has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are given or implied

 

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Stunning house, 2 gites and heated pool – Ref 50-391

Ariel Shot1 Country home in Normandy

475 000 Euros

(Including agency fee of 2.9% at buyer’s expense)

Stunning house, 2 gites and heated pool - Brief Description

Tucked away in the serene landscapes of Normandy, close to the Brittany border, the property offers a unique opportunity to own a private hamlet. This secluded estate features three exquisite properties, beautifully set within 0.40 hectares of verdant gardens. Accessed via a peaceful rural lane that ends at the hamlet. Enjoy unmatched privacy, free from the disturbance of through traffic.

Property Overview
The main property is a delightful gîte complex, which includes a principal house and a tastefully converted barn. Each building is designed for independent use, making the estate versatile and adaptable. Both gîtes boast their own secluded terraces and share a landscaped communal garden. The centerpiece of this charming estate is a heated outdoor swimming pool, thoughtfully designed to adhere to French safety standards, providing a relaxing haven for residents and guests alike.

Adjacent to the gîte complex is a stylish two-bedroom house, currently occupied by the owners. All three properties have been extensively renovated, blending traditional Normandy architectural elements with modern comfort and style. Surrounded by well-established gardens, including walnut and fruit trees, this small hamlet harmoniously combines rustic elegance with contemporary living.

Two bedroomed detached house - photos

Gite One

Gite Two

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Stunning house, 2 gites and heated pool - Detailed Description

Two-Bedroom House: Main Dwelling
The owners’ residence, a beautifully appointed two-bedroom house, is situated on 0.2351 hectares of manicured grounds, with rolling lawns bordered by mature shrubs and fruit-bearing trees. Originally a historic stone structure, the house has been thoughtfully expanded using authentic Normandy stone and granite. The house features a blend of solid oak and tiled flooring throughout, enhancing its inviting character.

Interior (Ground Floor): The lounge is the original heart of the home and retains its historic charm with exposed beams, an original fireplace now fitted with a wood-burning stove, and an antique staircase that adds to its appeal. This space truly is the perfect setting to cuddle up in front of a roaring fire with a glass of wine on a cold winters day.

The kitchen showcases a handcrafted oak design that complements the traditional style of the house, offering both beauty and practicality. The design features a range cooker, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, plus ample storage cupboards and worktop space, providing all the space culinary enthusiasts need to cook up a feast. The kitchen seamlessly connects with the stunning extension. This space offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside via the triple aspect windows. This versatile room serves as both a sitting and dining area, featuring bi-folding doors, which opens onto a spacious south-facing deck, ideal for soaking up the sun throughout the day and making it a breeze to entertain family and guests.

First Floor: The first floor features two generously sized bedrooms. The master suite is a stunning and spacious room, boasting a cozy lounge area and exposed beams, leading to a semi open-plan en suite bathroom. The en suite features a slipper bath, a handcrafted oak vanity unit with hand basin, and a WC. The second bedroom, which can accommodate a double or twin beds, serves as brilliant guest bedroom, home office or crafts room. Rounding the upstairs off is an additional bathroom equipped with a shower, oak vanity unit with hand basin, and WC. Both rooms benefit from Juliet balconies, displaying the gorgeous surrounding.

Exterior: The house is complemented by gardens at both the front and rear, a substantial covered carport, a log store, and a shed for equipment and laundry facilities. There is also potential for further expansion, subject to the necessary permissions.

The Gîtes
The gîte complex, characterised by its traditional grey slate (Ardoise) roofing, includes two distinct dwellings on 0.1648 hectares of land. Each gîte is carefully designed to provide a comfortable and practical living space, making them ideal for holiday rentals or extended family accommodation.

Gîte One: This generous gîte offers ample living space, featuring five bedrooms and two additional open-plan sleeping areas, along with three bath/shower rooms. It can be reconfigured into a three or four-bedroom setup via an adjoining door, offering flexibility. A mezzanine floor provides additional space for relaxation or accommodation.The ground floor is open planned but has been meticulously designed into three main areas. The lounge area boasts a large fireplace and wood-burning stove and the staircase leading to the first floor. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and offers ample storage and worktop space. A large range cooker, dishwasher, fridge and freezer finish the space off. The dining area comfortably seats 14-16 guests, making it ideal for large gatherings.

Gîte Two:A converted from a former barn, features an open-plan living and dining area on the ground floor, with two generously sized bedrooms and a bath/shower room on the upper level. The living area provides ample space for sofas and dining table capable of seating six guests comfortably. The space is enhanced by a large fireplace with a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances.

Exterior: Both Gîtes provide access to their own private patios that are enclosed and surround by flowers and shrubbery. A large decked area at the rear offers direct access to the shared swimming pool, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining.

Additional Amenities

Swimming Pool: The heated outdoor pool, measuring 7.5m x 3.5m, is surrounded by an elegant decked area and safety fencing, adhering to strict French safety regulations. The pool liner was recently replaced in 2024, ensuring it remains in pristine condition for enjoyment.

Laundry and Storage: The estate includes an independent laundry facility with a fridge freezer, space for outdoor games, and a DVD library. There is additional storage for pool equipment, gîte linens, and a separate WC for convenience.

Parking: A spacious gravel parking area easily accommodates six to eight vehicles.

Recreational Space: A pétanque area is situated on the grounds, offering a traditional French game for guests to enjoy.

Location and Surrounding Area

Perfectly situated for those looking to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of the region. Just 2 km away lies the charming village of St. Martin de Landelles, where you’ll find all the essential amenities, including a traditional bakery, a butcher, convenience stores, a welcoming bar/restaurant, a pharmacy, a doctor’s office, and a post office.

For a broader range of services and entertainment, the vibrant town of St. Hilaire du Harcouet is just 6 km from the property. Here, you’ll find banks, supermarkets, a bustling weekly market, a hospital, and even a cinema, ensuring that all your needs are met with ease.

The property offers an excellent base for exploring some of France’s most celebrated landmarks. The legendary Mont St. Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the country’s most iconic attractions, is just 41 km away. Other nearby destinations include the historic town of Avranches (28 km), the picturesque coastal city of St. Malo (66 km), and the major ferry ports of Caen (145 km) and Cherbourg (125 km), providing convenient access to international travel.

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Stunning house, 2 gites and heated pool - Energy Ratings

Main House

DPE 50 391 Country home in Normandy
DPE CO2 50 391 Country home in Normandy

Costs are increased based on the characteristics of your home and for standard use across five applications (heating, domestic hot water, air conditioning, lighting, utilities).Between €2,888 and €3,908 per year

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Gites

DPE La cahu Country home in Normandy
2021GESc11outilsimmo Country home in Normandy

Costs are increased based on the characteristics of your home and for standard use across five applications (heating, domestic hot water, air conditioning, lighting, utilities).Between €4382  and €5928 per year

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Stunning house, 2 gites and heated pool - Nearest town

iPlease note : All room sizes are approximate. MILES IMMOBILIER EURL has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are given or implied

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Stone bastide with 2 gites and land J04-180

20240612 110014 Country home in Normandy

1 490 000 Euros

(Including agency fee of 4.76% at buyer’s expense)

Stone bastide with 2 gites and land - Brief Description

Luberon estate of close to 20 hectares with traditional stone Bastide and 2 gites  

The property which sits in the middle of the land is surrounded by lavender fields and bordered by a stream.  

The land is natural and wild but with flat pasture suitable for horses and woodland with paths meandering through the park  

In addition to the principal residence and gites the property boasts a heated pool with automatic PH control, a full-size resin tennis court, jacuzzi and sauna, workshop, boules pitch and children’s adventure park.  

The main house was totally rebuilt from a ruin in 2003, the only remaining part an old sheep shed is now a gite, however the main house has been built with great attention to detail, incorporating exposed beams, provencal ceilings, traditional ballistraid, with built in bread oven and handbasin, traditional wrought iron work on the balconies, terraces and windows.        

 The old and new have been blended together with great success to form this beautifully presented property.  

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House with gite and land in Avranches Ref 50-381

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Massive reduction now only 667 000 Euros

(including agency fee of 2.6% at buyer’s expense)

House with gite and land in Avranches - Brief Description

If I had to come up with a phrase to describe this property I would say its the charm of the countryside in the city.  Its very rare that you get a property so close to all the amenities of the town – shops within walking distance etc…yet you ve got just under 3 hectares of land which is mainly woodland. Its a beautiful setting with the best of both worlds town and country.

There is a main house with a habitable surface area of 210m2 on three floors with an attached double garage. The house is on 3 floors and boasts balconies which are ideal for being used for eating the morning breakfast whilst overlooking the grounds.

In addition to the main house is a detached gite which is very popular and has been rented out for around 24 weeks a year. The location is very popular for exploring Normandy – lots of tourist attractions nearby like Mont St Michel.

The grounds are just under 3 hectares – you ve the peace and tranquility of the countryside with all the amenities of the town on your doorstep – the best of both worlds.

 

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Normandy house with gite and pool 50-376

Maison normande avec gîte et piscine

494 000 Euros

(Including agency fee of 2.91% at buyer’s expense)

Normandy house with gite and pool - Brief Description

Rare opportunity to acquire a house with gite and heated pool near Percy en Bocage in Lower Normandy. Situated a few kilometres from the thriving Percy en Normandie which has a good range of shops and amenities – schools, supermarket, restaurants, bars, bakers, doctors etc….you can get pretty much all you need at Percy.

There are two properties which have been completely renovated and and there is also a heated pool.

The house offers 3 bedroom accommodation as does the gite and the gite has been rented out in peak season at around 2000 euros a week – This is an interesting proposition. The properties are set in grounds of just under 1.5 hectares and boasts numerous outbuildings which are used as garage, workshop, wood store etc.. – these outbuildings would also be ripe for development (subject to planning).

Whilst a home with adjacent gite would be ideal this could also suit an extended family – independent accomodation with a ground floor bedroom – a big plus.

Normandy house with gite and pool – definitely worth a look.


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Superb Watermill Complex Ref 50-308

Superb watermill complex

399 000 Euros

(Including agent’s fees of 4.76% at buyer’s expense)

Superb Watermill Complex - Brief Description

Rare opportunity to acquire a superb watermill complex. In total you are looking at over 460m2 of habitable floor area which includes the main house with downstairs gite and the adjacent attached gite. Nice views over surrounding countryside. Possibility of generating own electricity via the bief. The property needs some finishing off mainly decoration, plasterboarding …but this has immense potential. Set in grounds of several acres this has lots of potential – worth a viewing. This is a French property for sale which has charm and potential.

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Provencal Property Ref J04-170

1 Country home in Normandy

577 500 Euros

(Including agency fee of 4.76% at Buyer’s expense).

Provencal Property - Brief Description

At the heart of the lavender fields of Provence at the edge of the Plateau de Valensole you will find this delightful Provencal Property that is tucked away at the edge of a small hamlet.     

The property sits on a plot of just under 2000m² which has planning permission in the lower level garden where the Olive trees provide its owner’s with their own Olive Oil, a heated swimming pool 9 x 4 (with domed cover in the winter months) and boules pitch. Outbuildings include a summer kitchen with BBQ and summer lounge with bar.     

 The property built in the 1980’s in traditional Provencal style, has been built using quality materials and character details.     

 Electronic gated access to the property leads to a large parking area. Steps lead up to the property where there is a large terrace overlooking the the pool ideal for al fresco dining in the warmer months. 

This is a beautiful Provencal property – worth a look.

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